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Contents

Foreword ............................................................................................................................1 Articulated All-Terrain Tracked Carriers..........................................................................2

NA-110 .....................................................................................................................3

DT-10P Vityaz ..........................................................................................................4

DT-30 Vityaz.............................................................................................................5

Bronco ......................................................................................................................6

BvS 10 / Viking .................................................................................................7

Bv 206S....................................................................................................................8

Bv 206 ......................................................................................................................9

Bv 202 ....................................................................................................................10 About Military-Today.com Website ................................................................................11

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Foreword

Dear Reader Thank you for downloading this short e-book! Feel free to share it with your friends. Here you will find information on modern articulated all-terrain tracked carriers. I tired to collect in one e-book all information on the current vehicles of this type. Some of these vehicles are rear and it is likely that you have never heard of them before. Information on articulated all-terrain tracked carriers is arranged by country, where they have been developed. Newer machines are listed first. Information on each vehicle comes with a separate specifications table. This e-book is aimed at the wide range of readers, so I tried to keep everything as simple as possible. Hope you will like this e-book. E-mail your comments, feedback and business proposals to: [email protected] Sincerely Andrius Genys Military-Today.com Webmaster


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Articulated All-Terrain Tracked Carriers

The all-terrain articulated tracked carrier is a tracked vehicle with two units, joined by articulated steering unit. All four tracks of these vehicles are powered. These are highly mobile machines, capable of travelling over rough terrain, soft ground, snow, swamps and even inland water obstacles. Their wide rubber tracks and low ground pressure of the vehicle enables to coupe with difficult terrain conditions. Articulated all-terrain tracked carriers are fully amphibious. On water vehicles are powered by their tracks. Engine compartment is located behind the cab. The rear unit can accommodate a variety of bodies. In some cases the rear unit can vary considerably from the front. These articulated military vehicles can be used for many roles, including troop carriers, command vehicles, recovery vehicles, weapon carriers, cargo carriers, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, technical support vehicles, equipment carriers and so on. Articulated all-terrain tracked carriers can be armored and carry their crew, troops, cargo or equipment under armor.


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This articulated all-terrain tracked vehicle was developed for the Finish Army by Sisu. Despite resembling the Swedish Bv 206 in appearance, the NA-110 is entirely new design. It is a further development of the previous NA-140. This transport vehicle is also referred as the Nasu (Piglet and finish acronym for "Track Sisu"). The NA-110 was produced between 1992 and 1994. Several hundred of these vehicles were built. It is in service with Finland and is widely used by Jaeger brigade. Other operators are France, India and Mexico. Some vehicles are in service with Finnish fire departments, Chinese Woodlands Ministry and Turkish Police.

The SISU NA-110 is 1 m longer and 1 000 kg heavier than the Bv 206. Finnish articulated vehicle also has better performance and payload capacity. This transport vehicle consists of two articulated units. All four tracks are powered.

This articulated tracked carrier is designed to transport troops and equipment over snow, swamps and rough terrain, typically encountered in the northern Finland. It’s wide rubber tracks and low ground pressure of the vehicle enables the Sisu tracked carrier to coupe with difficult terrain conditions.

Vehicle can carry up to 17 troops. Front unit accommodates driver and four passengers, while up to 12 troops are seated in the rear unit. Interior is lined with kevlar lining. Total payload capacity is 1 950 kg. Vehicle can also tow trailer with a maximum weight of up to 2 500 kg.

The second unit of the Nasu can be adapted for different applications. It is used for weapon platforms. The baseline infantry model is armed with a roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun. There is a version, fitted with TOW anti-tank guided missiles.

NA-110

Articulated all-terrain tracked carrier

The Sisu NA-110 articulated tracked carrier is powered by a General Motors 6.2-liter diesel engine, developing 150 hp. The previous NA-140 was powered by a Rover petrol engine. Vehicle is fully amphibious. On water it is powered by it's tracks.

Variants

Sisu NA-111GT, signal station;

Sisu NA-122 mortar carrier, fitted with 120-mm mortar. This variant is also designated as the Krh-TeKa. Vehicle has a crew of five. Mortar and ammunition are carried in the rear unit.

Entered service 1992 Configuration Tracked Cab seating 1 + 16 men

Dimensions and weight Weight 5.25 t

Maximum load 1.95 t Length 7.67 m Width 1.91 m Height 2.38 m

Mobility Engine General Motors diesel

Engine power 150 hp Maximum road speed 65 km/h

Amphibious speed on water 6 km/h Range 280 km

Maneuverability Gradient 60%

Side slope ? Vertical step ?

Trench ? Fording Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/sisu_na_110.htm


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The DT-10P Vityaz articulated all-terrain tracked carrier is a smaller version of the DT-30P. Both of these vehicles are referred as the Vityaz (knight) family.

This articulated tracked carrier was designed to carry heavy loads over all off-road terrain, including swamps, sand and snow, and operate in arctic conditions. The DT-10P was originally designed to meet military needs, however it was not accepted to service. This tracked vehicle was used for a number of civilian applications instead.

The DT-10P tracked carrier has a payload capacity of 10 t, or 10 passengers, including the crew of five. It has two load carrying areas, one on the front section and other and other on the second articulated unit. Front and rear cargo areas are covered by bows and tarpaulin.

The DT-10P Vityaz has a fully enclosed forward control cab, which provides seating for driver and four passengers. Engine compartment is located behind the cab. The rear unit can accommodate a variety of bodies. In some cases the rear unit can vary considerably from the front.

The DT-10P is powered by the V-46-5 multi-fuel diesel engine, developing 710 hp. It is worth mentioning that the same engine is used on much larger DT-30 Vityaz. This engine was developed from that, used on the T-72 main battle tank. Engine is fitted with a pre-heater and can be started at -50°C.

This all-terrain tracked transporter is fully amphibious. On water it is propelled by it's tracks. Maximum amphibious speed on water is about 5 km/h. This vehicle also has narrower tracks, than the larger DT-30P.

DT-10P Vityaz


Variants of the DT-10P include the DT-10PM Vezdesusciy. It is an improved version of the DT-10P. It has similar load carrying capability, but is powered by a more powerful YaMZ diesel engine, developing 800 hp. It has a higher road speed and greater operating range.

Entered service ? Configuration Tracked Cab seating 1 + 4 men

Dimensions and weight Weight (empty) 21.5 t Maximum load 10 t

Length ? Width ? Height ?

Mobility Engine V-46-5 diesel


Amphibious speed on water 5-6 km/h Range 500 km


Side slope 40% Vertical step ~ 1 m

Trench ~ 2.8 m Fording Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/dt10p_vityaz.htm


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The DT-30 Vityaz (knight) all-terrain tracked carrier was designed to carry heavy loads over all off-road terrain, including swamps, sand and snow. First vehicle was built in 1981 and small scale production commenced in 1982. It is also used for a number of civilian applications in rough terrain. The original DT-30 is no longer produced. This vehicle has never been exported outside the former Soviet republics.

The DT-30 Vityaz has articulated configuration. The original DT-30 has a single flatbed cargo body. Vehicle weights 30 tons and has equal payload capacity. The DT-30P is a more usual variant with two cargo areas.

Vityaz has a fully enclosed forward control cab, which provides seating for driver and four passengers. Engine compartment is located behind the cab. The rear unit can accommodate a variety of bodies. In some cases the rear unit can vary considerably from the front.

Vehicle is powered by a V-46-5 multi-fuel diesel engine, developing 710 hp. This engine was developed from that, used on the T-72 main battle tank. Engine is fitted with a pre-heater and can be started at -50°C. Tracks of the Vityaz are 1.1 m wide. The DT-30P has a very low ground pressure. It can even go through anti-tank mine without causing detonation.

Variants

DT-30P Vityaz. It is produced since 1986. It has two load carrying areas, one on the front section and other and other on the second articulated unit. Vehicle is fully amphibious. On water it is propelled by it's tracks;

DT-30PM Vezdesusciy, improved variant of the DT-30P. It is fitted with a more powerful YaMZ diesel engine, developing 800 hp and has higher road speed and greater range. It's load carrying capability is similar to the previous version;

DT-30 Vityaz


DT-10P Vityaz, smaller articulated tracked carrier. It has a payload capacity of 10 t or 10 passengers, including the crew of five. This vehicle also has narrower tracks.

DT-30P Entered service 1986 Configuration Tracked Cab seating 1 + 4 men

Dimensions and weight Weight 28 t

Maximum load 30 t Length ? Width ? Height ?

Mobility Engine V-46-5 diesel




Side slope 30% Vertical step 1.5 m

Trench 4 m Fording Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/dt30_vityaz.htm


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The ATTC or all-terrain tracked carrier was developed by Singapore Technologies Kinetics to meet requirements of the Singapore Army. It's development commenced in the mid-1990s. This articulated vehicle was revealed in 2000. It entered service with the Singapore Armed Forces in 2001. It is also proposed for export customers, as the Bronco. It was selected by the UK MoD for use in Afghanistan, locally designated as the Warthog. Over 100 vehicles were ordered and majority are scheduled for delivery in 2010.

The Bronco tracked carrier is similar in concept to the Bv 206S and BvS 10 Viking, but has greater internal volume, payload capacity and range. Vehicle consists of two articulated units. It's armor provides protection against 7.62-mm rounds and artillery shell splinters. Bulletproof windows provide the same level of protection as the hull. Vehicle can be fitted with add-on modular protection package according to battlefield requirements. The ATTC can be armed with a roof-mounted 7.62-mm machine gun.

Vehicle provides seating for a crew of 16. Six of them are seated in the forward unit and ten in the rear. Forward unit has entry doors in either side of the hull and roof hatches. The rear unit is fitted with a large doors. Maximum payload capacity is up to 4.2 tons.

The Bronco is powered by a Caterpillar 3126B turbocharged diesel engine, developing 350 hp. Engine is located at the rear part of the forward unit. Vehicle has wide tracks and low ground pressure. These features make it ideal for travelling on any terrain, including mud, swamps or snow. The ATTC is fully amphibious with minimum preparation. Vehicle can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules.

The Bronco ATTC can be modified for a wide range of battlefield missions. It is also proposed for various civil applications.

Bronco

Armored articulated all-terrain tracked carrier

Variants

Troop carrier;

Cargo carrier;

Ambulance;

Command vehicle;

Recovery vehicle;

Ammunition resupply vehicle;

Field workshop;

Mortar carrier, fitted with 120-mm SRAMS mortar.

Entered service 2001 Crew 2 men

Personnel 14 men Dimensions and weight

Weight 16 t Length 8.6 m Width 2.2 m Height 2.3 m

Armament Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm (1 000 rounds)

Mobility Engine Caterpillar 3126B diesel


Amphibious speed on water 4.5 km/h Range ~ 500 km


Side slope 30% Vertical step 1 m

Trench 2 m Fording Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/apc/bronco.htm


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The BvS10 armored all-terrain tracked carrier is a further development of the Bv206S. It was developed by Hagglunds in cooperation with UK MoD. Improvements are based on experience gained from more than 25 years of articulated vehicle design and production. The BvS10 is in service with United Kingdom (143) and the Netherlands (74). It is locally known as the Viking in UK. This product name was later adopted by the Dutch Army. First vehicles were delivered in 2003. In 2012 Sweden also ordered 48 of these all-terrain carriers.

Vehicle consists of two articulated tracked units, linked by a steering mechanism. All four rubber tracks are driving continuously. Viking has the same superior mobility over rough terrain as it's predecessor.

The BvS 10 provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm ball rounds. Vehicle retains mobility even if a track is damaged by an anti-personnel mine. Optional add-on armor makes it invulnerable to the 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds.

The BvS 10 has improved payload capacity comparing with it's predecessor and provides seating for a total of 12 men, including the driver. Forward unit has a payload capacity of 800 kg, rear - 2 000 - 3050 kg, depending on mission profile. Vehicle can also tow trailer with a maximum weight of 3 t.

Vehicle can be armed with 12.7-mm or 7.62-mm machine gun, mounted on top of the forward unit. The rear unit can be configured to carry various weapon systems. However in its normal deployment this vehicle remains out of contact with hostile troops.

The BvS 10 articulated tracked carrier has new engine and chassis. Vehicle is powered by the Cummins diesel engine, developing 275 horsepower. Vehicle is fully amphibious with less than two minutes preparation. It has operation range in temperature range from - 46°C to + 49°C.

BvS 10 / Viking


The BvS 10 is airportable by the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III. It can be carried underslung by the CH-47 Chinook or split in two sections and carried by the Merlin helicopter.

Currently a bigger Viking Mk.2 with higher payload is developed by BAE Systems. The BvS 10 has already reached it's limit of further uparmoring.

Variants

Armored personnel carrier;

Command vehicle;

Ambulance;

Recovery vehicle;

BvS 10 Mk.II, improved version of the original all-terrain vehicle. It features much improved mine protection, more powerful engine, and many other changes. Improvements are based on experience gained during operations in Afghanistan;

Bronco, an improved variant of the BvS 10, developed in Singapore. It has greater range and improved payload capacity.

Entered service 2003 Crew 2 men


Weight 10.6 t Length 7.55 m Width 2.1 m Height 2.2 m

Armament Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm / 12.7-mm

Mobility Engine Cummins diesel




Side slope 30% Vertical step ~ 1 m

Trench ~ 2 m Fording 1.5 m

Fording (with preparation) Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/apc/bvs10_viking.htm


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The Bv 206S articulated all-terrain tracked carrier is an armored variant of the Bv 206. The Bv 206S is in service with Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and some other countries.

Vehicle's articulated arrangement gives it a number of advantages. It has good mobility through difficult terrain including swamp, mud and snow as the Bv 206S was designed to operate in arctic, desert of jungle conditions.

The Bv 206S tracked carrier has a modified rear cab comparing with the Bv 206 and armor plating on all it's bodywork. Vehicle provides protection from small arms fire and artillery shrapnel. Vehicle can be fitted with an NBC and automatic fire suppression systems.

This armored personnel carrier is fitted with a ring mount for a single 7.62-mm of 12.7-mm machine gun.

The Bv 206S can carry the driver and 11 fully equipped troops. Three of them are carried in the front cab and eight in the rear. Alternatively cargo can be carried in place of the troops. The front cab has a payload capacity of 500 kg, while the rear - 1 000 to 2 000 kg.

Vehicle is powered by the Steyr M16 diesel engine, developing 175 horsepower. Engine and transmission are installed in the front cab. The Bv 206S is fully amphibious after a short preparation. It is propelled on water by it's tracks.

Bv 206S


Variants

Cargo carrier;

Ambulance;

Mortar carrier;

Command vehicle;

Recovery vehicle;

BvS10 / Viking, improved armored all-terrain tracked carrier. It is larger and has improved payload capacity.

Entered service early 2000s Crew 1 men


Weight ~ 5.5 t Length 6.9 m Width 2 m Height 2 / 2.1 m

Armament Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm or 12.7-mm

Mobility Engine Steyr M16 diesel


Amphibious speed on water 4.7 km/h Range 300 km



Trench 1.5 m Fording 1.2 m

Fording (with preparation) Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/apc/bv_206s.htm


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Development of the Bv 206 all-terrain articulated tracked carrier began in 1974. Three batches of trial vehicles were delivered between 1976 and 1978 and the first production examples were were delivered to the Swedish Defense Administration in 1980. Since then the Bandvagn 206 has been produced in thousands by Hagglunds and is in service all around the world. It is a family of multi-purpose amphibious tracked vehicles. The Bv 206 is widely used, especially by the Swedish armed forces, the US Army (who have developed a desert version), the British Armed Forces, and the German Army (who use only diesel-engined versions). The type has been license-produced in Chile.

The Bv 206 in its basic carrier form is a twin-unit articulated tracked vehicle that can carry up to 17 troops or 2 250 kg of supplies (6 troops or 630 kg in the front unit, 11 troops or 1 620 kg in the rear unit). Normally both front and rear units are fully enclosed but for some applications the rear unit can vary considerably and in some cases is left fully opened, such as the mortar carrier or can accommodate a variety of bodies. From the earliest stage the Bv 206 was designed to be versatile and it has been proven so in service.

The engine originally a Ford V6 petrol unit but later a Mercedes-Benz diesel, is in the front unit together with the automatic transmission. Connection to the rear unit is made via an articulated joint which is also used for steering. It gives great flexibility in all axles and extremely good maneuverability. The simplicity in the handling of the vehicle involves a minimum of driver training. Most bodies make extensive use of light plastic-based materials but the chassis uses light alloys.

Power is driving on all four of the tracks, which exert a ground pressure of less than half of the man's foot.

Bv 206


The Bv 206 can negotiate such obstacles as soft snow, drifting sand and marshlands. It can climb considerable gradients, swim without preparation and and work in arctic cold or in tropical heath. The vehicle can be airdropped and transported by a variety of aircraft and helicopters.

Variants of the basic Bv 206 abound. It is used as alight artillery tractor, an ambulance, a communication or command post, to carry various anti-tank weapons such as the Bofors BILL or TOW, for ground-to-air missile systems such as Bofors RBS 90, and even to carry radar systems.

Armored variant of the Bv 206 is the Bv 206S. It has modified cabs and armor plating on all it's bodywork.

The latest member of the Bv 206 family is the BvS 10 improved armored version. It is new larger vehicle, with improved load capacity. The BvS 10 has the same superior mobility in difficult terrain, combined with the same speed on road.

Entered service 1980 Configuration tracked Cab seating 6 + 11 men

Dimensions and weight Weight (empty) 6.3 t Maximum load 2.25 t

Length 6.9 m Width 1.87 m Height 2.3 m

Mobility

Engine Mercedes-Benz OM 603.950

diesel Engine power 136 hp

Maximum road speed 52 km/h Range 330 km


Side slope ? Vertical step ?

Trench ? Fording Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/bv_206.htm


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The Bandvagn 202 or Bv 202 articulated all-terrain tracked carrier was developed by Volvo for the Swedish Army. Production commenced in 1964 and ceased in 1981. This all-terrain carrier was purchased by Sweden, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom. It is also referred as the Snowcat. It still remains operational with some of these countries. The Bv 202 was employed in Arctic, Antarctica, as well as Middle East.

This articulated all-terrain tracked carrier was designed to transport troops, cargo and equipment through difficult terrain, snow and boglands in the northern parts of Sweden. This twin-unit articulated tracked vehicle can carry 10 troops or 1 000 kg of cargo. Front unit is fully enclosed, while the rear unit is covered with bows and canvas cover.

The front unit contains engine and gearbox. Initial version (Mk.1) was powered by a Volvo B18 1.8-liter petrol engine, developing 82 hp. Later version (Mk.2) was fitted with a more powerful Volvo B20 2.0-liter petrol engine, developing 97 hp. These were a standard car engines. Both engines are coupled with manual gearboxes. Power is provided both to the front and rear unit tracks. The front unit accommodates driver and commander.

The rear unit is connected via an articulated joint which is also used for steering. It gives great flexibility in all axles and extremely good maneuverability. It has bench seats and carries 8 troops or cargo. It can also be adapted for other applications.

The Bv 202 has incredible mobility over rough terrain. Vehicle uses wide tracks and has lees ground pressure than a skier, that allows it to go over snow and marshes. This all-terrain tracked carrier is fully amphibious without preparation. On water it is propelled by it's tracks.

Variants of the Bv 202 include a Bv 203 mobile radio communication vehicle.

Bv 202


Production of the Volvo Bv 202 ceased in 1981 and it has been succeeded by a more capable Hagglunds Bv 206.

Entered service 1964 Configuration Tracked Cab seating 2 + 8 men

Dimensions and weight Weight (empty) 3.2 t

Payload capacity 1 t Length 6.18 m Width 1.76 m Height 2.21 m

Mobility Engine Vovlo B18 petrol


Amphibious speed on water 6.5 km/h Range 200 km



Trench 3.6 m Fording Amphibious

More information: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/bv_202.htm


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